Tarique announces massive BNP rally in city, claims plot is underway to destabilize caretaker government

Staff correspondent

Sat Nov 9, 2024 03:17 Last updated: Sat Nov 9, 2024 03:20

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To prevent the return of fascism, it is essential that every citizen has the opportunity to elect representatives through voting, BNP Acting President Tarique Rahman told a massive rally in Nayapaltan, the capital, yesterday. capital.

Anti-democratic forces continue to plot against democracy, he said, calling on the public to remain vigilant.

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“The conspiracy of anti-democratic forces has not stopped. The accomplices of the autocrat in exile are still present in the country and abroad, in governance and administration, actively trying to destabilize the interim government. We do not We must not let this government fail, whatever happens.

— Tarique Rahman, interim president of the BNP

“The conspiracy of anti-democratic forces has not stopped. The accomplices of the autocrat in exile are still present in the country and abroad, in governance and administration, actively trying to destabilize the interim government. We do not We must not let this government fail, no matter what,” he said, addressing the gathering via video link.

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After the brief rally, thousands of BNP activists marched towards Manik Mia Avenue.

In the first huge rally since the fall of the Awami League government in early August, the party celebrated National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

Coming from London, Tarique urged the interim government to take effective measures and meet the expectations of the population.

“Let’s make sure that this march of millions of people is not in vain,” he said.

Those who aspire to be representatives must rely on votes. Until this is the case, the people will not be able to enjoy the benefits of democracy, he said.

“Even in an environment free of autocracy or fascism, it will be impossible to save low-income people from the curse of market unions, if we do not guarantee citizens’ rights.

“November 7, 1975 was the day to distinguish friends from enemies, and August 5, 2024, the day to identify enemies. I have already said that if the pro-Bangladesh forces unite, no one will be able to endanger the independence of the country.”

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After his speech, thousands of activists brandishing colorful accessories and festoons marched towards Manik Mia Avenue where BNP general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressed the crowd.

“If we truly want to honor our children who made sacrifices and endured repression to protect independence, sovereignty and restore democracy, then free and fair elections must take place once the necessary reforms have been achieved,” he declared.

Mirza Abbas, a member of the BNP standing committee, said his party members would be able to resist the conspiracies.

“We feel that unrest is coming. I don’t know who will create it and in what way. But today’s procession proved that we will be able to resist,” Abbas said.

At Nayapaltan, Fakhrul said: “Let us come together and make it clear that nothing other than democracy will be allowed here. No dictator will stand a chance. We will defeat them.

“For 17 long years, we fought Awami fascism. During these 17 years, the political and economic structures of the country were systematically destroyed….

“Sheikh Hasina and her allies have plundered this country. Many of our citizens have been killed, many have disappeared. False complaints have been filed against more than 6 million people.

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